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As an adult, in everyday life the people you generally come into contact with are settled, established and adding people to their circle takes effort. They have routine, they have stability and are more than often not looking to disrupt their bubble. When you are on the outside, there is much more push to get in than pull. Perhaps it is because you don't have an abundant selection of good quality friends to choose from so the bar is not so high. But for the outsider, the new friends just need potential, and for the established one, there needs to be something amazing about this new person.
Bringing back self-responsibility.
I remember the first time I went to Thailand, back in 2003, I was chatting with a Thai man, and when I said I was from Australia the first thing he said to me was ' all I know about Australia is that you have lots of rules there – you have to wear closed shoes in bars, no-one is allowed to sell food on the street, and only two people can be on a motorbike at once'. Nothing about the normal kangaroos, sharks or loud drunk backpackers, but that we lived in a country where there were lots of rules and more or less we actually obeyed them.
Currently living in Mexico City for the past year and having just returned from a brief visit to Australia – I was reminded of this conversation with my Thai friend over a decade ago about Australia being a nanny state.
A couple of weeks ago was Mexican Independence Day and to celebrate there were street festivities and fire works. The festivities culminated at midnight with the president ringing a bell from the balcony of the palace to the crowd of 100,000 people below yelling 'Viva Mexico'. During the evening as we were making our way to the centre of the city for the final celebration, we were cruising on bikes up the main avenue. This was closed to traffic and so just pedestrians, cyclists and street vendors selling Mexican paraphernalia filled the divided 6 lane road. Police manned the cross-road corners with their automatic rifles, as they chatted on their phones and ate ice-creams. As we cruised passed them, they waved us on to continue down the main drag as they started to let fireworks off.
I have never been so close to fireworks. It was loud and exciting.
We were smiling giddily to each other as we blew our Mexican plastic horns we had just bought from a sweet old lady. And then I felt things hitting my head… first little black pieces, then bigger bits that looked (and felt) like rubber coconut shells. It was shrapnel from the fireworks. There were kids running around and happily picking the bits up with their parents watching on. I pulled my scarf over my head and face, looked down, and added a little more peddle power. I also thought, why wasn't it fenced off? Why did the police man wave us on? What if someone got injured? They shouldn't be letting people go through. Surely there is a rule against this?! If I get hurt, who's fault is it?
But no – this is Mexico – no rule, just self responsibility and decisions about how close you want to go before you get burnt. Or hit on the head with shrapnel.
This morning I was again reminded of this lack of rules, or alternatively the appreciation for self-responsibility, that exists in Mexico. There was an archery competition set up down the middle of a main street. It had drawn a big crowd and was an official competition, with people in uniform, film cameras, big screens and seating for the spectators. The seating went right along the shooting line, down the sides of the street, to the target. So that some people were standing and sitting about 2 meters from the target itself. No screens, protective barriers, or room for error. Just lots of trust in the shooter and the decision to sit in high risk seats. Again, my solid Australian upbringing kicked in and my first thoughts jumped to rules, protection, safety. But no – none of that here. Just each to their own. Good old, self-responsibility.
While I am worrying about my safety, lack of rules and who's fault it is when something goes wrong, my Mexican compatriots are just enjoying the moment. Content that the joy of collecting firework shrapnel or watching an archery fly past your nose far outweighs the risk.
Self-responsibility plays a bigger role than formal rules and regulations.
In Mexico City I often feel like I am peeling away the layers of structure and compliance that have been built up over the years. I am re-learning how to make choices in a chaotic society that is not founded on rules and structure. Whether that be what type of shoes I wear into a bar, or if I should eat the street tacos on a second-hand plate made with no gloves. Or should I change lanes without an indicator like everyone else or ride my bike directly under falling firework shrapnel. When you live in a country like Australia, there is a regulation for every one of these instances so there would be no decision to make. Rules and self-responsibility are inverse. So the more rules we have, the less we rely on ourselves to make decisions and take responsibility for our actions. We look to blame someone because we should have been protected from the danger and informed there was a cliff ahead, or a man hole cover missing, or an archery competition on.
Living outside the structure, I am learning to make decisions again. So far it is going well, and I am actually ok at trusting my instinct when there are no rules to tell me what to do. In a society founded on self-responsibility, it does mean that if, or when, something goes wrong there is no-one to blame. Except of course yourself. Who really is the one that should be responsible for all the decisions you make anyway. Just imagine a world where people were not responsible for their actions… or lets not. Instead let's just focus on bringing back self-responsibility.
Learning to shut-up and listen.
Don't focus on making something easy. Enjoy getting faster.
I was talking to my brother the other day on Facetime. Having just returned from a run, he asked me how it was. Currently we are living in Mexico City, which is at 2500 meters altitude. So I told him it was tough. The air is thin, your lungs feel restricted and your body has to work harder. Having done a lot of runs over the years, I joked about how I was in altitude training and couldn't wait to get back to Melbourne and run at sea level. I said 'I am excited as the rewards will pay off and I will finally find it easy'. In a serious tone, he replied 'it doesn't get easier, it just gets faster'. (Which is apparently a quote by cyclist and Tour de France winner, Greg LeMond). Since then, I have thought about this a lot. Firstly, how this applies to so many areas of life.
And secondly, why did I want to find it easy?
Living in Mexico, I am on a mission to improve my Spanish. Everyday I am surrounded by people speaking a language that is not my own. I drive to work listening to Spanish talk back and music on the radio, I sit in meetings with customers and colleagues speaking Spanish, I order coffee, food and beers in Spanish and attempt to build relationships and friendships in Spanish.
This is a constant challenge and I keep telling myself that 'it will only get easier'.
But after two months here I don't feel like it has. I still feel like my skills and knowledge are pushed to their extreme just as they were on day one. I experience the same level of discomfort when I feel that I can not portray my true character in this second language. Even though my grasp of Spanish is definitely advancing everyday, I don't feel any closer to finding my job here easy. And since the conversation with my brother I have been thinking about how the goal of getting to the point of 'easy' means I am focussing on the wrong thing.
In regards to my Spanish, on day one there was a whole lot of unknown. As little bits of this unknown become clear, I also learn more about what I didn't know. And so the cycle continues. As I learn more, I speak more, people reply more, the language we start using is more complex and of course both myself and my amigos speak faster. Although in the midst of it, I miss that they are using the subjunctive, I get confused with the verbs and lose track of the conversation. At then at the end of it, all I remember is that it is not easy… yet.
As we develop a new skill the challenges that we take on grow in parallel with this new capacity to achieve them.
Just like when I was telling my brother about how I was excited to run back at sea level and find myself floating free in this fit, sunny world of easy running, I was hoping to achieve the same with my Spanish. Although I do hope to be able to talk and joke and work like I currently do in English, getting to a point of easy should not be my goal.
I use to also look at Haile Gebrselassie and think how he made the marathon look so easy. That compared to how I huffed and puffed my way around the 42km course he just glides around in world record time with ease. But of course he doesn't. The pain and fatigue that he feels is probably greater and more intense than the average runner. Running never got easier for him, it just got faster.
So why would I want to get to easy?
Because then I can relax, do nothing and be content. But I am someone who likes challenges, who likes learning and growing. Why would I want an empty to do list, with no actions for further improvements. I don't. It is just a default response to focus on things that are currently difficult and how much better life will be when they are easier.
Instead I need to enjoy the process of getting faster. Not focus on reducing the energy that is going into the activity but instead on what is being achieved in the process. The little achievements along the way. Like that last week I finished my first full novel in Spanish, and ran in a 16km Fun Run at an altitude 500m above any mountain in Australia. Both of them were definitely not easy… nor fast. But now I am already onto the next challenges. A new book and a longer run. This to do list will never be clear. The process continues. It doesn't get easier, it just gets faster.
Working outside our organisational borders: #_Unbound Mexico DF
On Friday 11th April we kicked off our first #_Unbound day in Mexico City. It was hosted by the wonderful team at Extend in their centrally located office on the Reforma. We had a great free form space, a terrace, some food, coffee, wifi, work and great conversation. These guys went above and beyond on their hosting responsibility and they even made up a welcome sign for us :)
As per the original #_Unbound concept the day brought together a small group of people from different backgrounds and organisations to work together for the day. We had people coming and going as it fitted with their schedule, and those who couldn't be there physically joined by phone and online. The number of people fluctuated between 5 and 10. The perfect number to allow valuable work to be done independently but also enable fluid group conversation involving everyone.
At the beginning of the day we shared our expectations and any key conversation topics we were hoping to cover with the dynamic and interesting people in the room. Although there was no set agenda for the day, we found it valuable to capture these thoughts, questions and challenges on the walls. As new people joined the #_Unbound day they could gain an insight into the minds of the people who were already there or those who had passed through.
The visual display of these expectations also provoked many interesting conversations throughout the day. Some topics which really sparked discussion were the changing role of physical office spaces, the growing gap to employees without smartphones as the reliance on technology increases and the measurement of business value in immature enterprise social networks.
As an individual attending my first #_Unbound day I really enjoyed it. I am, however, use to the idea of working remotely, from different locations with new people. So for me, the feedback from people who did not find this so 'normal' was more insightful. Some of the participants were from relatively rigid and traditional organisations. This was the first day that they had ever 'worked' out of the office. For them the idea of no set agenda, at an 'event' was difficult to comprehend. As a group we struggled with how to deal with this a little. In the feedback rounds at the end it was proposed that next time we would have a very basic agenda to keep the day fluid. For example, allocating individual work time and discussion time. This does sort of goes against the grain of #_Unbound but perhaps it is a way to transition to this new way of working and an approach to make those who are used to more structure feel comfortable attending their first #_Unbound day.
Overall though the day was great, and all participants said they would like to be part of a regular one. So we are looking at doing another one in June.
The #_Unbound concept is iterative. Each event is different. They are popping up in various locations around the world and people are seeing what happens when they come together for the day to get work done outside of their organisational borders. At #_Unbound Mexico DF we shared good conversation, fresh coffee and a valuable work day. Why don't you run one, see what happens and let us know how it goes?
Embracing the chaos in Mexico City
I am a person who likes lists and being on time. I like asking questions and getting things done.
I like efficiency and feeling effective. I like goals and solving problems. I like the feeling of crossing a finish line and understanding what got me there. So what happens when someone like me, lands in Mexico City. Both the lifestyle and business culture contrasts everything that I know regarding how to get things done. The streets are chaotic, the traffic is exhausting, meetings don't start or finish on time, agendas are never adhered too and decisions are made in the last 5 minutes of a four hour meeting. But somehow it all works. The events happen on the day they are planned, the strategies are rolled out successfully, and the people you are counting on do turn up. And in a chaotic display of adhesiveness they all have the desired impact.
In this new culture I am adapting. I can not push my previous expectations and understanding of business etiquette, agendas, and timelines onto this new environment. I still ask questions, I still turn up on time (and regularly wait half an hour for others) and I still write lists. But I am trying to change my rhythm to match the beat of Mexico. I am trying to embrace the chaos.
And what I am realising is that when you embrace the chaos there is no finish line.
Just like the new 2km running loop that I am discovering. I always end up back where I started but I have changed. Everytime I go around I see something new and appreciate something that I missed before. Whether it be someone playing music, a woman weaving bags, a man walking his dog. As I run my mind also ticks. I do come up with new ideas and ways to tackle problems, remember peoples names, and practise my Spanish vocabulary. But I am realising that in this less structured and more chaotic environment there is no real end point and even if there was, I am not quite sure what it would be. Things are not linear with a start and a finish line.
When you embrace the chaos you learn. And although you don't move forward in a predetermined structured way, you have achieved something. You have taken that learning, adapted, stepped sideways and moved towards a goal that is continually growing, strengthening and having more purpose.
Just like how on day one I was too scared to drive out into the mayhem of Mexico City traffic and now I thrive in it. Something about the freedom of driving without lanes or an indicator and being swept into a responsive network of exhaust is both exciting and a challenge. I like that.
I guess that works with my embracing the chaos theory… learn and adapt from those around you but continue on your own journey. Just like a goal, effectiveness is a fluid term that takes on meaning from the environment it is applied to. In a new environment I need to let go of both my previous definition of being effective and approach to getting things done. I need to breathe with the network that is Mexico and avoid creating a finish line for myself or those around me.
I will also just make the most of that 30 minutes I have before everyone else arrives for the meeting :)
Go local or Go Online.
We all know that technology is changing not only the way that we communicate, but also the way we organise. Whether it be organise our documents, our thoughts, our calendars or our life events. It is great when you can do everything without leaving your couch, but even better when this is contrasted against its old skool cousin – going local.
In an attempt to be less wasteful, lower impact, and generally more efficient in life while also being more connected to both my global community as well as my local one – my new approach to life is either go local or go online. So far it is working out well. Instead of getting in the car to drive and buy something – I either try to source it within walking distance or buy it online.
In the new model where sustainability and efficiency take priority those businesses in the middle of the spectrum fall through the gap. If they are not tied into my local community or they are not at my fingertips online then I don't need them.
I tested this theory organising our wedding a couple of months ago. Not only was it organised in a really short time frame but as far bringing together 130 people for a party, it was relatively low impact. Lots of people have asked me for detail on where all the elements came from so I thought I would share that example here. Read on if you want the wedding detail – otherwise let me know if you agree with only going local or online?
In December last year my Mr Right and I got married. Growing up in a house with three brothers I was never a girl to dream about a big white wedding. I did want to have all the elements of the happily married life, the family, the house, the mess and the laughter. But I did not necessarily see the wedding as a critical element in reaching that.
But after 7 years together, a pending move to Mexico City, 2 years travelling, 2 years house renovating and 2 years living with my parents… we both decided that bringing our family and friends together to witness the happiness and love that we share as a couple was something that we wanted. So after making this decision, 8 weeks later, we got married. During this time I was also travelling a lot for work so I guess that cut the time down by a few weeks also. It is funny how such a short turn around seemed incomprehensible to many people. Lots of people have asked me how can you organise a wedding in a few weeks?
I say, either go online or go local.
Going local.
Engagement Ring
Melbourne Designer, Rebecca Pocock, from e.g.etal .
The ceremony location
We got married in the gardens of the See Yup Temple. A beautiful Buddhist temple right near our house. So I walked out the backdoor. We gave a donation to the temple for allowing us to be married in this spiritual space.
The Music
Having talented family members my brothers both shared their musical prowess on the ukelele and the didgeridoo.
Wedding Dress
I was lucky enough that my mum not only had a great fashion sense in the 70's when she designed her dress, but also that I put it on and it fitted like it was made for me.
The Arch
My parents made an arch out of bamboo from the garden.
The flowers
Jess from Ivy & Eve did all the flowers. She is located across the road from the Temple gardens. Amazing.
The Reading
A very talented friend Nat Silber, read a poem she wrote for us as the solo reading at our ceremony.
The celebrant
We were lucky to already know Matt Finch and he added an amazing personal touch to a ceremony that was really ours.
Bicycles. It was 1km from the ceremony to the reception. So what better way to travel than by bicycle!
The Reception
The reception was at the community hall at the South Melbourne Commons. Great location, hall hire fee goes to the community.
Amazing Latino inspired catering by Let Me Be Frank cafe which is also part of the South Melbourne Commons.
The Cake(s)
We had a cake table with around 20 cakes made by amazing aunties, mums and friends. Lots of choice made with lots of love.
The Decorations
All our decorations were made by our awesome family members from recycled jars (mainly gathered from the parents at the school where my Mr works), resused wood and locally bought material.
The Photos
We were lucky again to have talent in the family and our lovely cousin Tori from Tori & Sal captured the day for us.
Going Online.
Dresses for the Special Ladies
Having been tainted by the bridesmaid title we went with term special ladies. The ladies got dresses by Sohomode who is based in New York. They chose their material and style and sent through their measurements and voila, two weeks later the dresses arrived.
Wedding Ring for Her
A second hand 1950s vintage ring with a story from GloryBeVintageWares on Etsy.
Wedding Ring for Him
An eco sterling silver wedding ring from Ephierell Jewellery.
As you can see from this list. We did not give any service to the guy in the middle. Without him, we were efficient, low impact and supporting our local community. We only went local or online. What is your approach?
The Life of a Remote Worker.
I regularly work at home, at cafes, co-working spaces or – now it is warming up – in parks. This way of working allows me to be get inspiration from different environments, get silence when I want it, work with people when I need it and also make it to the bank when it is actually open. Last week I also found productivity in a Melbourne laneway (True. Hub Melbourne shifted all their furniture outside for the day and it was superb).
Use childish logic to solve adult problems.
But holding onto this unstructured logical view of the world is difficult when we are educated to look at our surroundings through a lens compiled of rules, processes and formulas that give you the correct answer.
Remember: A good chef always tastes his cooking.
For most things in life, when we have somewhere we want to go or something we want to achieve we regularly check that we are on track. We look up, see which direction we are heading in, and readjust accordingly. We want to be efficient and make sure we are on the way to where we need to be. We taste the cake mix, feel the temperature of the bath, and check google maps.
When we forget to regularly check-in we end up lost, with a bland cake and scolded toes. I hate it when that happens.
When we look up out of our narrow hole of concentration we realise we have gone way off course.
So why has software development traditionally been different?
Long product release cycles, no check-ins, few iterative changes and rarely developed with the end user in mind. Then they wonder why people don't use the product.
Last week I was chatting to a man at the Connected Enterprise conference in Melbourne. He was telling me how in software development 18 months is a short time between production versions. He nearly fell over backwards when I told him that Yammer releases a new version every week. That at Yammer we roll out small iterative changes to make sure the platform is always relevant and fits the needs of the end user.
To stay relevant you need to be agile. You need to adapt to the evolving environment. A few whispers on the street last week about how Yammer's development model is being leveraged. Exciting.
On another not-so-agile note, I did a triathlon the other weekend. Like in everything, one of the key things to remember is to look up every five to ten strokes to check your line. I got carried away, relaxed into a rhythm, felt the water between my fingers, steadied my breathing and felt like I was moving fast. When I looked up I was no longer swimming towards the buoy. It was almost as bad as when I forgot to add the sugar to my chocolate cake. Lessons learned. Agile is awesome.


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- Date:24 Aug 2014
- Kick-off:16:00
- Venue:Stadium of Light
- Attendance:43,217
- Rodwell (29)
- Mata (16)
Live Commentary
The referee brings the game to a close.
- 90:00 +3.53
Wes Brown makes a clearance.
- 90:00 +2.52
David De Gea takes the free kick.
- 90:00 +2.38
Unfair challenge on Wayne Rooney by John O'Shea results in a free kick.
- 90:00 +2.33
Free kick taken by Sebastian Larsson.
- 90:00 +1.51
Antonio Valencia challenges Jordi Gomez unfairly and gives away a free kick.
- 90:00 +0.58
A cross is delivered by Wayne Rooney.
- 90:00 +0.24
Adnan Januzaj takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Blocked by Liam Bridcutt.
- 88:17
Ashley Young takes a shot. Save by Vito Mannone.
- 86:47
Ashley Young takes a shot. Sebastian Larsson gets a block in.
- 86:46
John O'Shea manages to make a clearance.
- 82:44
Ashley Young produces a cross.
- 81:34
Patrick Van Aanholt has an effort at goal. Save made by David De Gea.
- 78:32
Liam Bridcutt comes on in place of Will Buckley.
- 77:27
Shot by Adnan Januzaj went over.
- 77:09
Vito Mannone makes a clearance.
- 76:42
Jordi Gomez delivers the ball.
- 76:10
Jozy Altidore is brought on as a substitute for Steven Fletcher.
- 74:15
Sebastian Larsson has an effort direct from the free kick that misses left.
- 72:57
Foul by Michael Keane on Jordi Gomez, free kick awarded.
- 71:09
Shot by Wayne Rooney. Wes Brown gets a block in.
- 69:42
Michael Keane has a headed effort at goal. Save by Vito Mannone.
- 69:39
Corner taken by Juan Mata.
- 69:14
Ashley Young sends in a cross.
- 68:37
The ball is swung over by Sebastian Larsson.
- 68:29
Danny Welbeck manages to make a clearance.
- 67:50
Shot by Sebastian Larsson. Adnan Januzaj gets a block in.
- 66:52
Free kick taken by John O'Shea.
- 66:20
The referee books Tom Cleverley for unsporting behaviour.
- 66:17
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Lee Cattermole by Tom Cleverley.
- 65:16
Santiago Vergini takes the chance to get an effort at goal and missed to the left of the target.
- 64:51
Sebastian Larsson crosses the ball in from the free kick.
- 64:10
Santiago Vergini fouled by Juan Mata, the ref awards a free kick.
- 63:17
Free kick taken by Vito Mannone.
- 63:03
Jordi Gomez joins the action as a substitute, replacing Jack Rodwell.
- 62:42
Adnan Januzaj comes on in place of Darren Fletcher.
- 62:24
Robin van Persie leaves the field to be replaced by Danny Welbeck.
- 58:31
Corner from the right by-line taken by Juan Mata.
- 57:44
Tyler Blackett produces a cross.
- 56:15
Centre by Antonio Valencia.
- 55:00
The ball is swung over by Ashley Young.
- 54:14
Tom Cleverley takes the free kick.
- 54:02
Lee Cattermole challenges Juan Mata unfairly and gives away a free kick.
- 51:20
Wayne Rooney concedes a free kick for a foul on Will Buckley.
- 50:32
Clearance made by Tyler Blackett.
- 50:30
Connor Wickham takes a shot and went wide of the right hand upright.
- 50:10
Phil Jones makes a clearance.
- 48:28
Antonio Valencia challenges Patrick Van Aanholt unfairly and gives away a free kick.
- 47:53
Foul by Santiago Vergini on Tom Cleverley, free kick awarded.
- 47:24
Patrick Van Aanholt takes the free kick.
- 46:59
Robin van Persie is caught offside.
- 45:52
Jack Rodwell challenges Antonio Valencia unfairly and gives away a free kick.
The referee gets the second half started.
The first half comes to an end.
- 45:00 +1.59
Phil Jones manages to make a clearance.
- 43:01
Michael Keane replaces Chris Smalling.
- 42:45
Unfair challenge on Connor Wickham by Phil Jones results in a free kick.
- 41:54
Clearance made by Lee Cattermole.
- 41:05
Steven Fletcher takes a shot and went wide of the right hand upright.
- 40:39
Clearance made by Chris Smalling.
- 39:30
Lee Cattermole restarts play with the free kick.
- 39:13
Free kick awarded for a foul by Juan Mata on Lee Cattermole.
- 38:44
Ashley Young produces a cross.
- 38:16
Tyler Blackett manages to make a clearance.
- 34:01
Shot comes in from Wayne Rooney from the free kick that goes wide of the left-hand upright.
- 32:58
Sebastian Larsson gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Wayne Rooney.
- 32:46
Juan Mata takes the free kick.
- 32:39
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Tom Cleverley by Jack Rodwell.
- 32:16
Juan Mata crosses the ball in from the free kick.
- 31:26
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Antonio Valencia by Patrick Van Aanholt.
- 29:38
Corner taken by Sebastian Larsson from the right by-line. Jack Rodwell scores with a header. Sunderland 1-1 Man Utd.Assist on the goal came from Sebastian Larsson.
- 29:01
The ball is swung over by Will Buckley.
- 27:05
Connor Wickham takes the chance to get an effort at goal and missed to the left of the goal.
- 25:09
Patrick Van Aanholt fouled by Robin van Persie, the ref awards a free kick.
- 24:41
Darren Fletcher takes the free kick.
- 24:27
Sebastian Larsson challenges Juan Mata unfairly and gives away a free kick.
- 23:48
Corner from the right by-line taken by Juan Mata.
- 22:01
Phil Jones makes a clearance.
- 20:42
Foul by Steven Fletcher on Chris Smalling, free kick awarded.
- 19:46
Unfair challenge on Lee Cattermole by Robin van Persie results in a free kick.
- 18:24
Patrick Van Aanholt crosses the ball.
- 16:07
Juan Mata scores with their left foot. Sunderland 0-1 Man Utd.
- 16:05
Antonio Valencia produces a cross.
- 15:18
Shot by Connor Wickham. David De Gea makes a save.
- 13:00
Tom Cleverley challenges Will Buckley unfairly and gives away a free kick.
- 12:49
Lee Cattermole takes the chance to get an effort at goal. Blocked by Antonio Valencia.
- 12:47
Free kick taken by Sebastian Larsson.
- 12:00
Foul by Ashley Young on Will Buckley, free kick awarded.
- 10:24
Free kick awarded for a foul by Tom Cleverley on Will Buckley.
- 9:33
Free kick taken by John O'Shea.
- 9:10
Unfair challenge on Steven Fletcher by Tyler Blackett results in a free kick.
- 8:25
Tom Cleverley restarts play with the free kick.
- 8:14
Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ashley Young by Will Buckley.
- 7:43
Shot by Tom Cleverley went wide right of the net.
- 6:19
Centre by Jack Rodwell.
- 6:09
Clearance made by Chris Smalling.
- 3:55
Wes Brown makes a clearance.
- 3:27
Lee Cattermole takes a shot and went wide left of the goal.
- 1:20
Clearance by Chris Smalling.
The ref blows the whistle to begin the match.
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Buckley aiming for dream impact Sunderland new boy Will Buckley is relishing the challenge of taking the next step in his football education under Gus Poyet. The 24-year-old winger finally joined the Black Cats this month to end Poyet's seven-month chase for his former Brighton star and could make his home debut against Manchester United on Sunday. Buckley made his Barclays Premier League bow as a substitute in Sunderland 2-2 draw at West Brom. Poyet was unable to prise Buckley away from the Seagulls in January, where he had helped the midfielder make the transition from League Two to the Sky Bet Championship, but signed him for B#2.5million earlier this month. And against United Buckley is confident that Poyet can help him fulfil his dreams. He said: "Obviously, everyone knows what he did as a player but I have worked under him now for over two years and his passion just comes across to the players in a good way. "He just gets the best out of me. Hopefully he improves players, that's one of his qualities, and hopefully I can carry on improving now I have joined here as well." Buckley's rise has been impressive - since he was playing his football with Rochdale in League Two when Watford handed him a Championship chance in January 2010. By his own admission, the progression was not straightforward, but he adapted to such an extent that within 18 months, Brighton were prepared to pay B#1million for him. He said: "When I went from League Two to the Championship, for the first couple of months, I actually struggled, then I saw myself improving day to day. Hopefully that can be the same with the Premier League." Buckley had 17 minutes as an emergency right-back at The Hawthorns to assess just how much he has to learn as he makes his latest step forward, but one difference between the Premier League and the Championship was immediately apparent. He said: "They let you have the ball a little bit more comfortably, but when it gets to that final third, it's going to be more difficult to create goals and score goals, which everyone wants to do." Buckley joins former Brighton team-mate Liam Bridcutt at the Stadium of Light with Poyet backing him to rise to the top-flight challenge. The South American tended to play with a lone striker last season with the likes of Adam Johnson and Fabio Borini - the Italian remains tantalisingly out of the club's grasp as the close of the transfer window looms - providing support. A similar role would hold no fears for Buckley, who admits his instinct is to attack. He said: "Growing up, I was always a striker but when I first broke on to the professional scene, I started playing as a winger and that's probably my best position now. "I can play up front, but as a winger is probably where Gus has bought me to play. "With the three he plays up there, it's interchanging and you get to play all along the front three, so I am comfortable playing in any one of those positions." Sunderland - who are without Emanuele Giaccherini (groin) - will be looking to inflict a second defeat in a week on United after Louis van Gaal lost his first game in charge to Swansea. Van Gaal signed Marcos Rojo for B#16m from Sporting Lisbon in mid-week but the defender will not play at the Stadium of Light as he is yet to receive a work permit. Michael Carrick, Marounane Fellaini and Ander Herrera (all ankle) are out along with Luke Shaw (hamstring), Jonny Evans (leg), Anderson (calf) and Jesse Lingard and Danny Welbeck (both knee) The boss insisted he felt like he had gone from the king of Manchester to the devil after defeat but United legend Dennis Irwin insisted he is not worried about the direction of the club. He said: "We have to trust him because he is an experienced manager he has won things everywhere he has gone," the former defender said at the launch of Manchester United and Apollo Tyre's 'Go The Distance Pitch' at Old Trafford. "It was a disappointing result and a poor performance but going forward, I think we might need a little bit of patience for the manager to get his ideas across "He has been with us for a month. We had a lot of matches in the first two and a half three weeks of pre-season so he didn't really get much of a chance to get his ideas across. "It's only now and within the next two or three months that his philosophy will eventually come through. "Last year wasn't a good year for us, finishing seventh, particularly with the 23 years we had previously, but I think we will have a really good year."
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Truelove is more than Paige's last name, it's what she found when she began creating cupcakes. When Paige first started baking them at the age of 15, it was only for friends and family as a way to honor the memory of her grandmother. But the more she whipped up the scrumptious desserts, the more she was hooked, and in the summer of 2013, she did something most teenagers only dream of, besides leading a sit-in to protest geometry?she opened her own business, Truly Lovely Cupcakes.
Paige's repertoire now incorporates more than 50 cupcake flavors. Options such as chocolate peanut butter sprinkled with mini chocolate chips and red velvet with cream-cheese frosting are always available, but each day of the week she also churns out day-specific flavors, such as carrot on Tuesday and chocolate salted caramel on Friday. Paige also creates specialty fundraiser cupcakes, which benefit local charities.
Walk inside Coffeehouse Five, and the aroma of a typical coffee house greets you: ground coffee beans, caramel drizzled into cups, and freshly baked muffins. But unlike typical coffee houses, the workers at Coffeehouse Five are all volunteers. And each day's profits are invested into five initiatives that help local families facing crises—a cause close to the owners' hearts.
After Brian and Michelle Peters overcame marital troubles, the strengthened couple wanted to helps others through their own connubial issues. The coffee house invites guests to relax with a cup of organic, fair-trade certified coffee from Ancora Coffee Roasters. Folks can enjoy conversation over strawberry banana smoothies, or win the bigger half of the house-made scone in a friendly staring contest.
The Labor District Cafe treats guests to a smorgasbord of hearty locally sourced comfort food, its menu setting stomachs rumbling with promises of Indy cheesesteak sandwiches, fried catfish, eggs and bacon, and biscuits. Each bite of omelet, meatloaf, and club sandwich bursts at the seams with local pride?with the restaurant's poultry, ham, eggs, coffee, and condiments all sourced from Indiana farms and producers.
Henry's Coffee Bistro invites coffee connoisseurs to crawl into its cocoon of caffeine for flavorful drinks and friendly fellowship. Warm up your liquid love life with a cappuccino ($2.75–$3.50) or white mocha ($3.25–$3.75), or stall summer sweltering with an iced latte ($3.50). Guests can smear a cream cheese smile on a freshly baked bagel ($2.25) or mix business and breakfast pleasure with a sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich ($6.75). The Penn Street location's menu differs slightly from the East Street menu—at both coffee shops, however, guests can enjoy comestibles such as a pesto chicken panini ($8), a spinach salad ($7), or a California turkey sandwich ($7.50).
The people behind PEARings Frozen Yogurt and Beyond believe that simple can be delicious, and they work hard to ensure that their dishes use the purest ingredients available. Their certified real-dairy yogurt and greek yogurt contains at least four types of live and active cultures rather than the long-dead Phoenician culture, and their fruit toppings have never been frozen. They use Arabica coffee grown without pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers, and wraps are made with meats and vegetables from local farms. The company says it's trying to "[redefine] the self-serve frozen yogurt concept" with indulgent flavors—sea salt caramel pretzel and Tahitian vanilla are favorites—high-quality ingredients, and a slew of non-yogurt offerings for breakfast and lunch.
A&M Bakery Cafe specializes in breakfast treats and lunch eats. The brains behind the baked good emporium is George Taylor, a former accountant who, according to Eat. Drink. Indy., earned a loyal following selling cookies at local farmer's markets. Inspired by customers who began urging him to open a permanent location, George opened A&M Bakery, naming it after his two daughters, Apphia and Mariska.?Located on the first floor of the Old National Bank Building, the bakery cranks out sweet bites such as cookies, cinnamon rolls, and cupcakes, as well as heartier fare such as sandwiches, wraps, and soups.


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Confronting dogmatism in gifted education
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- English.
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- New York, NY : Routledge, 2012.
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- xxii, 221 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
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- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- "This title looks at the dogmatism that limits the perspectives of professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders in gifted education. In a field where concepts and definitions surrounding high ability have been contested for many years, there is increasing interest in clarifying these notions today. This book offers such clarity, searching outside of the predominant conceptual frameworks that dominate thinking about giftedness and talent, and examining ways in which this conceptual fog stunts and warps the development of gifted minds and limits the effectiveness of curriculum development and instruction. The book directly addresses the connection between dogmatism and high ability, exploring ways in which otherwise bright individuals can make unintelligent decisions.Each contributor in this edited collection connects educational theory with teaching practice, examining the impact of policies such as No Child Left Behind. The chapters also explore the ways in which economic, cultural, and academic contexts affect both the gifted mind and education of the highly able in America and the rest of the world, while making recommendations for positive changes that can be enacted within gifted education in the future"-- Provided by publisher.
- "Concepts and definitions in the field of gifted education have been unsettled and contested for many years, and interest in clarifying notions of high ability has been growing. While discussions and arguments are ongoing, most of them don't go deep enough or range broadly enough to reveal the dogmatism that limits the perspectives of professionals, policymakers, and other stakeholders in gifted education. This book looks beyond the predominant conceptual frameworks that dominate thinking about giftedness and talent. Leading thinkers in the field of gifted education question fundamental assumptions about high ability and probe the larger contexts that influence gifted education. The first section of the book includes explorations of big-picture issues pertaining to fundamental assumptions about giftedness and talent. The second section addresses ways in which economic and academic contexts in today's globalized world can affect otherwise gifted minds. Section three explores the effects of these contextual influences on curriculum and instruction in the education of the highly able. Finally, a synthesis chapter analyzes patterns in the other contributions and makes recommendations for refinement of gifted education"-- Provided by publisher.
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- 2012
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- edited by Don Ambrose, Robert J. Sternberg, and Bharath Sriraman.
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A New Zealand man who went blind after drinking vodka had his sight saved - by a bottle of whisky.
Denis Duthie, 65, suddenly went blind when vodka he had been drinking reacted with his diabetes medication, reports the New Zealand Herald.
Mr Duthie, a catering tutor, had been celebrating his parents' 50th wedding anniversary by having a few vodkas from a bottle his students had given him as a present.
But when he walked into a bedroom in his home everything suddenly went black.
"I thought it had got dark and I'd missed out on a bit of time but it was only about half-past-three in the afternoon," he said.
"I was fumbling around the bedroom for the light switch but I'd just gone completely blind."
Mr Duthie was rushed to Taranaki Base Hospital, where doctors thought he might have formaldehyde poisoning.
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Two weeks back, Phil Falcone resigned from the board of LightSquared Inc, the bankrupt wireless-spectrum owner he has poured his heart and soul into over the last god-knows-how-many years. He still owns a piece of the company, of course, but now that he's no longer a director, he's got a lot more time on his hands to focus on other pursuits, with same level of dedication he previously gave to his old passion project. And now that his waking hours don't involve dealing with naysayers who would put "may cost 794 lives in aviation accidents over 10 years with disruptions to satellite-aided navigation" in the column for why LightSquared should never see the light of day, he's got a new dream. And that dream involves weed control, potted plants, and yes, bird feeders, too.
Philip Falcone is close to mounting a $1.1bn unsolicited offer for one of the US's largest lawn seed producers, in what would mark a return to dealmaking by the high-profile hedge fund manager. Harbinger Group, the New York fund of which Mr Falcone is chief executive, will make a public offer to buy Central Garden & Pet for about $10 a share in cash after months of failing to agree a deal in private, according to people familiar with the matter. High quality global journalism requires investment. A takeover of CG&P, which sells outdoor goods ranging from weedkiller to aviaries, comes less than a year after Mr Falcone and Harbinger agreed an $18m settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission after admitting to misusing customer funds to pay personal taxes. The settlement became a test case for the SEC's ability to hold companies and individuals more accountable. As well as a straightforward offer for the whole of CG&P, which would value it at about $1.1bn including debt, Harbinger is also exploring making an offer for just the pet division, worth about $750m in cash, according to people familiar with the matter.
Falcone eyes $1.1bn lawn seed deal [FT]
Falcone's Harbinger Group Offers to Buy Central Garden and Pet [Dealbook]
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He's going to merge it with the violin-shaped pool "business."
why can't this guy just stick to hockey?
is he going to appoint Lisa Maria to the board?
not sure she has much experience with grass, so to speak.
somehow this all makes sense.
I'd pay to see PF mowing someone's lawn.
or pruning the hedges.
viva la phil!
Phil Falcone, author of "How to Become a Millionaire!"*
* NB: I made this joke on a prior Friday post after hours.
it's still good. also, he's a billionaire, if you can believe that.
Surely you can think up better ways to troll the Joke Briefer.
I'd like to dance on his face.
I don't want to over-react but if this is some ill-conceived scheme to get a discount on "pet" products and food then Phil has another thing coming. I don't care what kind of hit his net worth has taken; I have become accustomed to a certain NYC boutique lifestyle and I shall not become a consumer of mass-market Middle America pet products!
Knowing him it is.
Given the amount of investments that have tanked on him, I seriously doubt he is capable of pruning any type of hedge
What a total joke. He is such a shady loser…
U are not the only one. Image working for him
Luck. Needs $$$ for all his girls


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Where: Yoganation, Seefeldstrasse 7a, 8008 Zürich
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Register: Please register via the link above or email me as the yoga workshops for parents and children were always booked out: firstname.lastname@example.com
Yoga Group Class
Please note, that there are currently no regular group classes. I give private yoga classes and private group classes for groups of about 2-5 people. Please contact me, if you are interested or want more information. You are welcome to sign up for my newsletter to receive updates upon group classes, seminar, events and tips & articles from yoga & healthy living in your email inbox.
Meditation Group
If you are interested in a meditation group, please contact me. I want to set something up which takes place weekly. You will learn different meditation techniques, we meditate and I will have some texts to study together in the group for everyone.
The group classes
The yoga classes are suited to all levels. They combine yoga postures, meditation, breathing exercises (pranayama), yoga postures (asanas) and final relaxation. The following paragraphs show you the different yoga styles that I teach.
Hatha yoga: The hatha yoga class combines meditation, breathing exercises (pranayama), yoga postures (asanas) and final relaxation. Regular practice of yoga asanas in conjunction with pranayama reduces fatigue, releases toxins, soothes the nervous system and helps to keep the body free from disease. You learn how to cope with thoughts and emotions, and it's not about perfection. It's about steadiness in the practice, awareness, improvement, presence, and an open, curious heart towards oneself and others.
Yoga kriyas, pranayama, and meditation: Kriya is Sanskrit, and means action, deed. It is the conscious effort of a practitioner to clean his energy field with simple techniques best done early in the morning. Pranayama are breathing exercises which guide and direct the flow of prana, the life force energy, in your body. Both kind of practices prepare you well to go deep into meditation.
Yin Yoga: Yin Yoga goes deep into the joints. It works with longer holds in the poses. You relax every muscle in yin yoga, so that gravity is helping you to work on fascia that you can't normally access with more yang styles of yoga. Even though it looks easy from the outside this yoga style is very challenging. It is deeply detoxifying and helps you to balance a stressful life. In a yin yoga class a yang flow will follow a yin sequence to leave you in a balanced state after class.
Restorative Yoga: In restorative yoga you deeply relax and enjoy the poses with an extra focus on deep breathing and supporting yourself with bolsters and other props. Such a session is deeply nourishing and helps to fill up your energy levels after a challenging day.
Yoga for parents & kids, children and teens: Start with your children to do yoga from an early age. They are usually doing yoga anyway at home. Yoga postures are for children so natural. Practice some easy breathing patterns and meditation from an early age. Children classes are usually designed around the physical practice and a lot of fun. The parents & kids classes are a complete different way to connect with your children and spend a joyful time together. I often use music and dance also in a yoga class with children, this is really fun. In a children's class we have more elements to do yoga in a group or in pairs. Each class is finished with deep relaxation.
Sai Yoga Classes: Sai Yoga Classes are powerful classes, which combine pranayama, meditation, yoga postures, relaxation and visualizations in the postures. Indra Devi taught it first after she was instructed by Sathya Sai Baba in how to teach Sai Yoga. It consists of simple yoga postures that are easy to hold for a longer period of time and includes powerful visualizations while holding the pose.
Other yoga styles and meditations: You can also come to a yoga & dance class and active meditations. I often use elements of active meditation in my workshops and methods of self-reflection such as writing.
Benefits of the group classes
- You learn the basic principles of alignment in your yoga postures (asanas).
- You can feel relaxed and still energetic.
- You feel in peace and centered.
- You work out your body in harmonious postures.
- You learn to observe and to stay aware no matter what happens on a physical, mental or emotional level.
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Rising food and energy prices have received a lot of media attention lately, along with concerns about the threat of inflation. The chart below (using BLS data via Economagic) shows a sample of products that have experienced deflation in the last year (January 2010 to January 2011).
Item | % Change Last Year |
TVs | -17.81% |
Photographic Equipment, Supplies | -10.50% |
Software | -10.34% |
Computers | -6.86% |
Toys | -4.65% |
Sports Equipment | -4.11% |
Cell Phone Service | -4.03% |
Leased Cars | -3.86% |
Appliances | -3.39% |
Audio Disks | -2.81% |
Clothing: Infant and Toddler | -2.78% |
Video Audio | -2.62% |
Pets and Pet Supplies | -2.54% |
Tools and Hardware | -2.12% |
Video Disks | -1.95% |
Stationery | -1.54% |
Nonprescription Medical Supplies | -1.43% |
Clothing: Women and Girls | -0.88% |
New Cars | -0.78% |
Footwear | -0.72% |
One reason we don't pay much attention to these price decreases is probably that they happen so gradually and consistently over time, so we either: a) don't notice the falling prices, or b) take it for granted and don't appreciate the incredible savings over time in many of the products that we all buy. There are many, many products like computers, cameras, new cars, clothing, TVs, appliances, electronics, software, etc. that are significantly cheaper today than a year ago, and are probably cheaper today than five years ago and ten years ago in many cases.
Update: See today's front page WSJ article "Split in Economy Keeps Lid on Prices," here's a quote:
"The conflicting forces: Soaring commodities costs world-wide are pushing up prices for many goods, while a slowly recuperating U.S. economy, soft housing market and a persistently high unemployment rate are holding down prices for U.S. services.
Goods prices were up 2.2% from a year earlier, paced by jumps in food and energy prices, according to the Labor Department's January consumer-price index, and are rising faster than they did before the recession. But services prices were up only 1.2% from a year earlier, far below the 3.4% inflation rate registered for services between 2000 and 2008."


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I'm brewing the ESB from BCS and the recipe uses: 12.00 lb UK Pale Malt (2 Row) 0.5 lb Crystal 15L 0.25 lb Crystal 120L If I was to use all English malt available at my LHBS, does the following grain bill look like equivalent to the recipe? Is it worth switching from the Briess products for the crystals? 12lb [Crisp] Maris Otter 0.5 lb [Crisp] Cara Malt (18L) 0.25 lb [Simpsons] Extra Dark Crystal (150L)
Yep. Your modified recipe will be slightly darker, but probably not noticable. The flavor change would be minimal and probably not perceptible. But the great thing about this hobby is the experimentation. So for the minor cost difference, I say try it your way.
I don't brew any British recipe without MO in it. Flavor here will be a bit maltier, which I actually like in an ESB.
British crystals are quite different and much better suited for English ales. Your recipe is better.
You will always be better off using traditional UK malts when brewing British styles. Also, there is indeed a difference in flavor between the US and UK crystal malts and it is very apparent when you drink enough of the real stuff. The Simpsons extra dark crystal is a great grain and you wont get the same flavor from an American 120L. The closest thing to it would be a Belgian Special B. Also, remember that many US specialty grains are made from 6-row, whereas you won't find anything but 2-row crystals in the UK. Edit: the same is true for US/UK hops. A US fuggle and goldings are vastly different than one from the UK.
I'm sure the way the recipe is written (in the original post) intends for an English base malt (Maris Otter, Golden Promise, Halcyon). Sourcing specific grain has been one of the coolest aspects of all-grain. 95% of this recipe is base grain, so I'm sure the difference between US 2-Row and actual UK 2-Row Pale Ale Malt would be noticable.
I only have experience with the Marris Otter. It's interesting to hear that British crystal can make such a difference. I just got done brewing a brown porter, maybe I'll brew up a 2.5 gal batch with all British crystal to see the difference.
Watch me leap through this hoop! My current line-up: Fermenter 1: Altbier
I think JZ first brewed it with Great Western crystals. They are not as sweet as Briess. English crystals are different form maltster to maltster too.


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5 Very goodDanielbeckett | 15/07/2008 | See all Danielbeckett's reviews (3)I've had one of these mice for about 4 years and it's been great. It's very useful with a laptop as it allows you to have a mouse on an arm rest or any surface where a traditional mouse wouldn't work.Also, it's buttons can be programmed on windows so the scroll buttons can be changed. - I'm not sure about whether that works with mac though.The only slight annoyance is that after a time, the buttons can get dirt lodged inside and it's a bit of a fiddle to unscrew and clean.
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Late last year, in November, rumors suggested that Microsoft was working on Office for the iPad and the Mac App Store but no solid details surfaced during that time. On Wednesday, The Verge reported that a Microsoft product manager released comments to Czech site IHNED.cz [Google translation] that Microsoft is in fact working to bring Office to iPhone and iPad … Read More
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LOCAL 12 - Search Results
Burglary Suspect Caught from DNA on Straw Hat
SAINT BERNARD, Ohio (WRKC) -- Police say they have caught up with a man responsible for home break-ins.
20 year old Rayshawn Staley is accused of breaking into two homes in Saint Bernard.
Police say, at one of the homes, he took a rifle, credit cards and the owner's SUV. He then drove the SUV to the store to use the credit cards.
At the other home, he took computer equipment, electronics, and a purse.
Police say they found Staley's DNA on a straw hat left behind at the scene.
His bond's set at $20,000 dollars.


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I purchased this binder...
I purchased this binder at a local Japanese bookstore last year and have no
regrets. The cover is made of a relatively thick and rigid board material and
the fabric covering and metal corners only add to the binder's overall quality
and durability. The inner binder ring mechanism works flawlessly and seems
designed to withstand repetitive operation.
I sent in a product request and I'm glad JetPens has finally stocked this particular line of A5 loose leaf binders and papers since I've completely switched over to various loose-leaf papers in general. I prefer the portability and readability of the smaller A5 paper size (5.8" x 8.3" in.) and compared to the B5 paper size (6.9" x 9.8") I have less wasted space. In addition, the distinctly smooth surface of the Kokuyo-Campus paper is a pleasure to write on. 1 person found this helpful
February 14, 2008
My FAVORITE mechanical...
My FAVORITE mechanical pencil lead! I bought some of these refill leads at a
Japanese bookstore once, and they quickly became my favorite. I just saw the
JetPens newsletter and I'm SO glad JetPens now stocks them!
I usually replace the leads that come with my mechanical pencils with these superior Hi-Density leads by Mitsubishi. These HB leads to write very smoothly...I do a lot of drawings on recycled sketch pads, and other HB leads have a tendency to "scratch" and tear the paper. And another plus is that they are less prone to breaking. I highly recommend trying these if you want a excellent quality everyday-use lead! The best 0.3 leads available! 7 people found this helpful
January 31, 2008
I like Tombow products,...
I like Tombow products, but I think this eraser goes too fast. I agree with the
other reviewer...get the Paper Mate "Tuff Stuff" Eraser Stick instead. Tombow
has the advantage of being thinner but the Tuff Stick on the other hand is firm
and lasts a VERY long time and can still eraser fine detail.
1 person found this helpful
January 31, 2008
This is my favorite colored...
This is my favorite colored pencil lead...I must have gone through 3 containers
already. It's also called "Mint Blue" and is bluish-green in color and very
relaxing to the eyes. It's rather soft and breaks easily so use less pressure.
1 person found this helpful
January 31, 2008
I was drawn to the Ohto...
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I was drawn to the Ohto Body Knock design concept because as much as I love
mechanical pencils I hate having to click the end of the pencil to advance the
lead. I usually use mechanical pencils with a thumb lead advance button, but
this looked like a more sophisticated design. When I received the Ohto Body
Knock, it definitely has a very attractive look to it and a nice weight which
feels like a quality made pencil.
However, I'm VERY disappointed with it's performance, and I agree with the points made by the previous reviewer. I thought advancing the lead would be near effortless, but instead you need to have a secure grip of the upper and lower rubber grip sections which is difficult to achieve. I believe they should have designed the pencil with more pronounced sections for the fingers to have something to "hook" onto. But most disappointing is that in use, it's quite a hassle to even get the lead to advance! Sometimes the lead will only advance if I hold the pencil rotated a specific way. Also, now and then, the pencil will get stuck (parts won't move) in mid-use and I'll have to stop what I'm doing to fix the problem. It's as if the inner parts have gone rusty. The pencil is really not what I expected to be, and it actually caused me more frustration than anything else. Maybe I got a bad apple but overall I don't recommend getting this pencil! |
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(11 Recipes) Created by ROSANICOLE
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Submitted by TABALICIOUS Carbs: 11g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 38g | Calories: 241.8
Very Good 4.8/5
(5 ratings)
I got this recipe from my Prevention magazine. It is pretty zesty. Submitted by MARCIMATCHBOX Carbs: 37.4g | Fat: 10.8g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 28.5g | Calories: 356.7
Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that's also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE Carbs: 3.9g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 71.3
Very Good 4.4/5
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A lower fat version of our traditional Christmas Breakfast. Submitted by JOCYMC Carbs: 12.1g | Fat: 6.6g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 11.6g | Calories: 154.7
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Very Good 4.3/5
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Healthy Oatmeal recipe that you prepare the night before Submitted by KEBEST Carbs: 51.3g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 8.5g | Calories: 278
A quick and easy on the go breakfast for those busy mornings. Submitted by TABBYKAT75 Carbs: 39.8g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 5.1g | Protein: 16.8g | Calories: 226.7
Very Good 4.4/5
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This tastes like rice pudding. It can be eaten any time and you can add almost anything to it that you like!I would not have put it in the dessert category, but I could not find a category that was appropriate. It makes a great breakfast, but you can eat it any time. Submitted by HOTTIEWITHIN Carbs: 43.2g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 5.3g | Protein: 12.8g | Calories: 236.4
Incredible! 5.0/5
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Submitted by LRUSSELLFAMILY Carbs: 45.6g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 4.8g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 251.4
Very Good 4.8/5
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Submitted by SUZIANNIE Carbs: 1.5g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 10.5g | Calories: 85.5
satisfying oatmeal drink, perfect for the holidays or anytime! Submitted by CHICANA_PEACH Carbs: 20.6g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 102.8


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A mile from Sonoma's picturesque town square, The Lodge at Sonoma Renaissance Resort & Spa is a luxurious base for guests exploring the area's wineries. Daily wine tours visit smaller, family-owned wineries, and hot air balloon trips provide great aerial views of the Sonoma Valley.
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Guests enjoy patios or balconies in all 182 rooms. High-tech perks include free WiFi, iPod® docks, and TVs with premium cable and pay movies, while coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and wet bars take care of drinks and snacks. Plush bathrobes provide additional comfort, and all rooms are smoke free.
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296 High Commission in London to Department of External Affairs
Cablegram 1049 LONDON, 14 March 1949, 8.15 p.m.
Noel-Baker and McNeil this afternoon outlined to all High Commissioners the attitude of the United Kingdom to MacNaughton's suggestion [1] that 'without prejudice to Security Council's Resolution [2] on 28th January' a meeting should be arranged under the United Nations Commission auspices at Batavia between the Republican Leaders and Netherlands Representatives to arrange for the return of Republican leaders to Djokjakarta and their proceeding to The Hague for a round table conference.
2. Australia, India, Pakistan and Ceylon were very critical of various aspects of this proposal, asking how it could possibly be 'without prejudice' to the 28th January Resolution. Beasley emphasised the importance of the matter to the United Nations' authority. There was no reason at all why political prisoners should not have been unconditionally released and other parts of the resolution implemented already.
3. It is clear that though McNeil and Noel-Baker merely said that this Canadian suggestion might make it possible for the Security Council Resolution to be carried out and they knew of no other way in which it might be carried out, that the United Kingdom, unless this afternoon's meeting has some effect, will support the Canadian proposal. McNeil and Baker were both at pains to emphasise that they thought no round table conference should be contemplated unless the Republicans attended it freely and after their return to Djokjakarta and with full powers from their Government. It also seems clear from an answer to one of Beasley's questions that Bevin has already told Stikker, who is in London, that he favours the proposal.
4. The Minister [3] regards the proposal as quite unsatisfactory, emphasising that we should use our influence against anything short of effective implementation of the 28th January Resolution specially in matters which are essential prerequisites of negotiations.


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A perfect specimen as I live and breathed, Bespelled by the enchantment she weaved Bowed lips serene smile, Baby blue eyes that twinkle and beguile. My partner tried to discourage me, Of falling too deeply. But her raven hair beckons my caress, She was the only one I wanted to possess. Her limbs supple and pale, She was a 10 on the Richter scale. Careful with craft of trade, The make-up and hair artistically displayed. She lay still as I created my magical touch, Just my kind of gal not talking too much. For her eyes I choose a pale blue, That brought out her coloring true. Her bone structure perfectly defined, Stepping back to critique my design, I painted her lips crimson red, and thought to myself such a shame she's dead. Her limbs rigor induced, Even in death built seduced. I being a mortician could see, Essentially professional I had to be. Her hair a deep raven black, I gently pulled it back. Leaving it to fall across one perfect shoulder, All the time thinking I want to hold her. Her lips beckon one chaste kiss, I knew I would surely find bliss. Cold lips so bittersweet, Sending a jolt to the heels of my feet. If I would make love to this magnificent queen Would I be known as morbidly obscene? My professionalism won out, After all finding beauty in death is what my job is about. Readying her for her family's viewing, But still sad I would not be wooing. Later that day……….. Awe again another to prepare, My heart lost in despair. When she was brought through the double doors, My aching heart screams I am yours. Her open eyes were a jade green, With candy apple lips so gently serene. Her hair a crown of red, Such a shame she's dead...............


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Wycliffe (WYC) | New International Version (NIV) |
1 Whereof be battles and chidings among you? Whether not of your covetings, that fight in your members? | 1 What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? |
2 Ye covet, and ye have not; ye slay, and ye have envy, and ye be not able to get [ye slay, and have envy, and ye be not able to get]. Ye chide, and make battle; and ye have not, for that ye ask not. | 2 You want something but don't get it. You kill and covet, but you cannot have what you want. You quarrel and fight. You do not have, because you do not ask God. |
3 Ye ask, and ye receive not; for that ye ask evil, as ye show openly in your covetings. | 3 When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures. |
4 Adulterers, know not ye, that the friendship of this world is enemy to God? Therefore whoever will be the friend of this world, is made the enemy of God. | 4 You adulterous people, don't you know that friendship with the world is hatred toward God? Anyone who chooses to be a friend of the world becomes an enemy of God. |
5 Whether ye guess [Whether ween ye], that the scripture saith vainly, The spirit that dwelleth in you, coveteth to envy? | 5 Or do you think Scripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us envies intensely? |
6 But he giveth the more grace [Forsooth he giveth more grace]; for which thing he saith, God withstandeth proud men, but to meek men he giveth grace. | 6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." |
Copyright © 2001 by Terence P. Noble. For personal use only. (Wycliffe Bible) | Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |


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Overview of insurance law with information on pertinent U.S. codes, federal statutes, and judicial decisions.
Features a lawyer directory, insurance complaint survey, answers to frequently asked questions, and a reference library.
Provides answers to general insurance law questions as well as information on cancellations, exclusions, limitations, claims, and government regulation.
Provides legal assistance to individuals who have been denied insurance claims by Unum.


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Welcome to Jessy Nite's Tropicult.com. As you've probably already noticed, the Benevolent Ruler herself has taken over our site – and we couldn't be more excited. Through sheer creative will alone, Jessy Nite injected tropicult.com with a rigorous dose of her radical…
Dejha Carrington, local art, design and culture guru, turned us on to Downtown Hollywood's budding art scene. Last month, the district launched the Downtown Hollywood Mural Project, a new curated outdoor mural program, with an inaugural jazz-inspired mural by Lebo.


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